Basher Science: Chemistry
Are you ready to discover the explosive science of chemistry? It's time to meet the extraordinary characters that make chemical reactions possible with this new edition of Basher Science: Chemistry - with a fresh new look, and updated, fascinating facts! From Compound - the chemical chef who combines elements together, to Combustion - the sparky chap who has energy to burn, in this book you will discover a community of Basher beings who fizz, react and combine to make up the world around us. Perfect for home or school, this original book makes difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Engaging first-person text written by Dan Green, and stylish, vibrant illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic - a brilliant way to communicate science. Thousands of children already love discovering the Basher universe. Learn even more with other titles in the series, including: Biology, Rocks and Minerals, Physics, and The Periodic Table.
Can Crabs and Crustaceans Survive Anywhere?
It's a big question--can crabs and crustaceans survive anywhere? These creatures and their impressive features help reveal fascinating facts about the animal kingdom! Discover how carcinologists study these super survivors and learn about . . . Crabs that have changed their bodies to cope in the world's deepest, most extreme environments Crabs with the incredible ability to regrow their limbs The ways these clever crustaceans keep our oceans clean . . . and so much more! Beautifully bound with gorgeous illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a unique and collectable series that will start a lifelong interest in science for kids. Each book includes QR code links to The Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free teacher resources and fun kids' pack.
Welcome to the Anthill
Journey deep into an anthill to discover the daily activities of a fascinating insect!This educational picture book offers an engaging glimpse into the life of ants and teaches young readers about a unique habitat through captivating storytelling and comprehensible facts. Discover how ants live, work, and eat, explore the royal chambers, and learn intriguing facts about their guests and favourite pets. With beautiful illustrations, curious kids will feel like they're navigating the many passageways and chambers along with the colony!
Do Rocks Shape the Earth?
It's a big question--do rocks shape the Earth? Rocks and minerals aren't just under our feet. From towering mountains to tiny grains of sand, rocks reveal secrets about Earth's past, present, and future! Discover how petrologists study these natural formations and learn about . . . How rocks preserve ancient treasures for millions of years The powerful forces that move and change rock formations The cutting-edge technology helping scientists understand our unique planet . . . and so much more! Beautifully bound with striking illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a unique and collectable series that will start a lifelong interest in science for kids. Each book includes a QR code link to The Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free teacher resources and fun kids' pack.
Could the Human Brain Power a Light Bulb?
It's a big question--could the human brain power a light bulb? The human brain is a powerful and complex organ, capable of many amazing things. Discover how neurobiologists study this unique body part and learn about . . . How this organ sets humans apart from other animals How lightning-fast electrical signals help us think, move, and remember The advanced technology scientists use to understand the brain . . . and so much more! Beautifully bound with striking illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a unique and collectable series that will start a lifelong interest in science for kids. Each book includes a QR code link to The Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free teacher resources and fun kids' pack.
The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference
Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about money and discover that math is everywhere they look. This educational book for 5-7 year olds introduces money through an adventure story featuring two robots as they organize a school fair. Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children will love joining the robot duos' adventures and learning core mathematical concepts about money in a gentle, fun way. A visual glossary and math questions are featured throughout the book to reinforce learning. This fun and educational math book for children features: A fun and engaging introduction to money for children aged 5-7.Lively illustrations and rhyming text that bring the characters and math topics to life.Important math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions, which are all essential topics for this age group.Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books so they arrange a school fair to raise money. The bustling fair is packed with an arts and crafts table, a bouncy castle, and more. The pair work hard, counting out change and adding up their takings. Will they raise enough money to fill the library? Watch Beep and Boots as they become fundraisers-and learn about money. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference, then why not try Build a Friendship, A Day at the Zoo, or Measure Up?
Great White Shark
"Stunning illustrations grace this account. . . . A splashing success." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The great white shark swims on. Her tail sways from side to side; her fins keep her balanced. She travels the fast lane where she can, cruising invisible seaways. As she traverses her ocean home, the great white shark's charcoal skin blends with the dark depths of the ocean, her white belly floating pale below. She carries seven pups in her belly, and her job is to give them the best possible chance at survival. Her journey will take her where she needs to go to stay nourished until she gives birth, far from shore. Set in a stunning underwater world, Claire Saxby's signature poetic prose, offset by running facts, and Cindy Lane's striking illustrations showcase the power and grace of one of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures.
Not a Monster
The axolotl is not a monster at all. It's a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins! Now in paperback! A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a color concept, and life cycle of this popular amphibian. An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly not a monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City. Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique animal that is NOT a monster!
Tasty
Perfect for readers of all ages, Tasty is an engaging invitation to rediscover the everyday magic of flavor in a way that will leave you both satisfied and hungry for more. The tongue is used to talk, to eat ice cream, to make faces, and sometimes to lick the plate. Thus begins a dazzling, extraordinary journey into the curious world of flavor. Across its pages, Tasty tackles everyday questions with lucid and concrete answers: What does the tongue really do? Why do we crave sweets? How can an onion turn sweet and then bitter? Is spiciness a flavor or a sensation? Where does tasting end and smelling begin? As you read, you may find a flavor sneaking into your thoughts--or realize your mouth is watering. From a four-handed duo--a poet-philosopher and a culinary critic--comes a vivid exploration that names the many tastes, marvels at them at every turn, discovers them in the most unexpected places, and explores how flavor connects with texture, smell, sight, color, and the emotions stirred by the full experience of food.
There’s an Ocean in This Book
Young adventurers will take an intrepid journey around the world to five incredible oceans. Starting in the Arctic, readers will meet polar bears and narwhals in Svalbard's icy waters before diving down to the world's largest cold-water coral reef. The journey continues to some of the least explored ecosystems on Earth. Discover flying fish in the Sargasso Sea; the smoking underwater chimneys of Kairei Vent Field in the Indian Ocean; the colorful coral of the Great Barrier Reef; towering icebergs in Antarctica's Ross Sea; and learn what's at the bottom of the Challenger Deep.Using clever die-cuts and gatefold pages, this colorful volume explains how underwater volcanoes turn into islands; the difference between a sea and an ocean; how the Moon affects the tides; and reveals some astonishing species, including deadly jellyfish and a spooky vampire squid that glows in the dark.Written by children's nonfiction author Rachel Elliot, There's an Ocean in This Book features fascinating facts and immersive descriptions in combination with novelty flaps, expedition logs, and infographics--all to bring the world's oceans to life.
Wild
Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom is a stunning introduction to animals, their amazing adaptations, and their unique characteristics and abilities Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom! Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities and find out how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover why the chameleon developed champion eyesight, what makes a porcupine so prickly, how the whale became the hero of hearing, and more. This book is sure to fascinate young animal lovers and features: A child-friendly introduction to more than 150 different animals from around the world; A guide on how and where to spot creatures big and small; A taste of animal-inspired mythology and folklore from cultures around the world. Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book bursting with life like no other. In Our Nature series: Glow: Family Guide to the Night Sky Glow Puzzle: 500 Piece Space-themed Jigsaw Puzzle Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them Fly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them
Emily the Emu
When Emily hatches from her egg, she quickly notices something strange-her family doesn't look like her, eat like her, or act like her at all!Determined to discover where she truly belongs, Emily sets off on a heart-warming adventure through the Australian outback. Along the way, she meets a curious cast of Aussie animals-from bounding kangaroos to cuddly koalas and playful platypuses as well. But no matter how friendly they are, none of them are quite like her ...Will Emily ever find the family she's been searching for?A charming tale about identity, belonging, and the journey to discover who you really are.
Nature’s Rainbow
Have you ever seen a rainbow?This colourful picture poem is about how natures shares natural forms with all the colours of the rainbow.Featuring a 'spot the bird' activity and words used for colour.
Mother Nature’s Letter
Mother Nature's Letter by Debbie Bartlett is a tender and inspiring children's book about nature that blends poetic storytelling, captivating illustrations, and a powerful environmental message. When Mother Nature sees her beloved Earth suffering-from polluted waters to fading forests-she sends a magical letter into the world, calling upon children everywhere to help her heal the planet. What follows is a story filled with hope, heart, and the promise of change.Perfect for young readers ages 4-8, this powerful children's book turns urgent environmental themes into an engaging, gentle, and empowering tale. With lyrical rhymes and vibrant hand-painted original artwork, it offers a perfect blend of wonder and wisdom-ideal for curious minds and caring hearts. Whether you're seeking gentle rhyming books for kids or educational picture books ages 4-8, this story resonates with eco-conscious families and educators alike.A wonderful addition to any classroom, this book shines as part of school library nature books or books for eco-conscious classroom use. It's also a standout among environmental books best sellers for children, making it an excellent choice for teachers and librarians looking for books about saving the Earth for kids.Looking for the perfect gift for kids which will stay with them forever? Want a thoughtful gift for eco-conscious children? Mother Nature's Letter makes a heartfelt nature-themed gift for children on any occasion-whether it's for a special reward for their environmental work, a treat to thank them for kind actions at school or a bedtime story about nature to inspire dreams of a better world.With its blend of storytelling magic, environmental education, and visual beauty, Mother Nature's Letter is destined to become a treasured favorite on any child's bookshelf. Add it today to your collection of environmental children's books, and spark a lifelong love of nature, kindness, and responsibility in your little one.
The Birds الطيور
A language development book for children, featuring graphic illustrations of twenty types of birds, with the name of each bird written in both Arabic and English, to enrich vocabulary and strengthen the child's language skills...
Outer Space
Blast off into outer space with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings--featuring updated facts! Take one giant leap into space with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! In this book about outer space, you'll discover Mars's massive volcanoes, witness the birth of stars like our sun, explore black holes, and more! With stellar illustrations, cosmic facts, and out-of-this-world activities, this Junior Genius Guide will have you reaching for the stars!
The Science of Earthquakes
Earthquakes can shake the ground, topple buildings, and change entire landscapes in just seconds-but what causes them?This book introduces young readers to the science behind earthquakes in a simple and engaging way. Kids will learn what tectonic plates are, how and why earthquakes happen, and where they are most likely to occur. The book also explores how scientists measure earthquakes and what people can do to stay safe when one strikes.Perfect for ages 7 to 12, this book helps kids build a strong understanding of one of nature's most powerful forces through clear explanations and real-world examples.
Our Green Planet
Introduce young readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Our green planet is a hidden world where plants can smell, taste, touch, hear, and even "talk." Right under your feet, and all around you, plants are creating life, battling their enemies, and persuading animals to work for them. Journey to tropical rainforests, deserts, underwater, and into the woods. Meet a poo-eating pitcher plant, join a water lily for a beetle party, peer into the tempting Venus flytrap, and explore a dazzling rainbow river in this fascinating nonfiction picture book.
Bog Buddies
Discover the tiny yet abundant world of a wetland bog in this new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Welcome to the majestic misty mountains. Where fog fills alpine valleys, rains flood roaring rivers, and streams flow down to a meadow and collect in a mossy, mountain bog. A bog might not seem like much on the surface. It's a wetland with spongy, damp soil and moss filled with decaying leaves and plants. But bogs play a crucial role in protecting their environment. By soaking up heavy summer rains, a bog prevents flooding, filters and replenishes groundwater, and provides a habitat for a vast array of plants and creatures, from busy beavers to endangered bog turtles--the tiniest turtles in the United States. With snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover a tiny, unassuming ecosystem overflowing with life.
Who Nests Here?
Meet twenty-four extraordinary animals and the different nests they call home in this lyrical nonfiction environmental picture book perfect for fans of Kate Messner's Over and Under series and Jennifer Ward's Mama Dug a Little Den. Who nests here? Whose baby bed? Whose family home? Whose winter shed? Clues are waiting up ahead! Calling all nature detectives! Use clues to guess the animal each shelter belongs to, discovering twenty-four extraordinary creatures--not a bird among them!--and the tree, mud, sand, water, plant, dirt, rock, and snow nests they call home.
The Tufted Puffins of Triangle Island
Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, a rare and protected habitat. In this lushly illustrated first book in the Wild by Nature series, young readers will meet a pair of puffins preparing a burrow on the steep cliffside of Triangle Island, off the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. In this remarkable place, they will lay a single egg and raise their baby. Here, the birds are protected, and there is ample space to nest, and fish to eat. At summer's end, the puffins, young and old, fly away to live at sea. The young puffins will live on the ocean until they are mature enough to return to their birthplace and lay their own eggs. If Triangle Island remains undisturbed, and the ocean stays cool, clean and full of fish, the new baby puffins will continue to thrive and grow. Includes an author's note about Triangle Island and other sea birds that nest there. WILD BY NATURE A series for young readers that explores the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and their habitats, and encourages the preservation of the world's wild places. Key Text Features illustrations author's note further information further reading facts Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
Amigurumi Critters
Unleash your creativity and find your next crochet project! With step-by-step instructions, every stitch brings an adorable creature to life.The brilliant creative mind of Amy Ting, a well-known individual in the needle work community, brings you Amigurumi Critters - a book for every yarn enthusiast. This guidebook contains all the knowledge you need to make a collection of stuffed animals. Tiny penguins, adorable capybaras, playful pandas and other lovable plushies are waiting to be crafted!Inside you'll find: 25 pattern instructions with helpful tips on technique and materialsFull-color photographs for referencesEducation on basic skills to improve personal customizationDesigns that cater to all skill levels from beginners to experts Whether you're a needle novice or an advanced crafter, Amigurumi Critters will not disappoint. Grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn and bring some cuteness to your life with this charming collection of handmade companions!
Wildlife of the World - China
In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most interesting and unusual wildlife from the vast, fascinating country of China.Aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)Over 70 high resolution photos of Chinese animals.Wildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).Rainforest Animal Challenge! Spot ten animals hidden in the rainforest and see if you can work out how they stay safe (with answers at the back).Sneaky Animals... that sneaked into the book when the author wasn't looking!Discussion of conservation challenges in China and what's being done about them.Includes a section for each of China's main habitats with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.Special sections for iconic Chinese pandas and snub-nosed monkeys.Interesting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.Links to dozens of on-line videos, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.Link to an on-line interactive map showing different cities, habitats and the route of the Great Wall.See sample pages on Hugh Lansdown's website or the Kindle listing.China is a huge country with habitats like deserts, mountains, rainforest and plateau providing homes for an incredible range of wildlife. Everyone is familiar with endangered giant pandas, but animals like bright orange snub-nosed monkeys and scary golden takin are almost unknown outside the country... not to mention all the weird and wonderful birds, reptiles and insects!Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!
Wildlife of the World - China
In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most interesting and unusual wildlife from the vast, fascinating country of China.Aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)Over 70 high resolution photos of Chinese animals.Wildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).Rainforest Animal Challenge! Spot ten animals hidden in the rainforest and see if you can work out how they stay safe (with answers at the back).Sneaky Animals... that sneaked into the book when the author wasn't looking!Discussion of conservation challenges in China and what's being done about them.Includes a section for each of China's main habitats with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.Special sections for iconic Chinese pandas and snub-nosed monkeys.Interesting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.Links to dozens of on-line videos, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.Link to an on-line interactive map showing different cities, habitats and the route of the Great Wall.See sample pages on Hugh Lansdown's website or the Kindle listing.China is a huge country with habitats like deserts, mountains, rainforest and plateau providing homes for an incredible range of wildlife. Everyone is familiar with endangered giant pandas, but animals like bright orange snub-nosed monkeys and scary golden takin are almost unknown outside the country... not to mention all the weird and wonderful birds, reptiles and insects!Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!
We Carry the Sun
From the first human settlements to today's modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy, and sustenance. We Carry the Sun traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam engines to silicon solar panels.Lyrical and informed, Newbery Medal winner Tae Keller's debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wada's radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankind's relationships with the natural world, and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us.
Meet Pebbles in the House
Pebbles is in the HousePebbles is exploring a whole new world after recovering from his injury. He has lots of fun things to try and do in the house but will he ever find the ultimate spot for comfy, long cat naps? Find out in this third and final edition of the Meet Pebbles series.
Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family
The true story, Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family, introduces Mary and her unique animal family members! Mary is a young woman in the 1960's and dares to dream of spending her life taking care of animals. She loves animals as much as she does people. However, being an African American woman, Mary faces many challenges to follow her passion. With effort and determination, Mary becomes the first African American Woman senior zookeeper at the Baltimore Zoo. But, she's not just a zookeeper, she accepts the animals as family. No one can believe the relationship she nurtures with the animals. She orchestrates a wedding between two gorillas so they can raise a family, but no one askes the gorillas if it's a good idea. She hugs the big cats like they are her children. When everyone else panics because the Kodiak bear Uncle Junior escapes, Mary stays calm. The question? Will she lead the giant Uncle Junior back to his home, or will he escape to the neighborhood outside the zoo fences? You'll find out the answers within the pages of this fascinating historic story. Not only children will fall in love with Mary and her family, so will adults. Mary's animals, created such funny and difficult situations, but the woman zookeeper handled them all. The real life story of Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family will inspire children to follow their passion in life and not settle for what is considered 'normal'.
What’s Your Favorite Bug?
In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What's Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them. What's Your Favorite Bug? features words and pictures by: Eric CarleJoey ChouEric FanDenise FlemingEkua HolmesTim HopgoodMolly IdleBeth KrommesScott MagoonKenard PakMaggie RudyBritta TeckentrupBrendan WenzelTeagan WhiteEugene Yelchin - GODWIN BOOKS -
What the Deserts Would Tell You
Explore the wonders of the desert in this gentle, eco-focused children's book packed with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations.From scorching sandstorms to icy plains, What the Desert Would Tell You introduces young readers to the dazzling extremes of desert life. Children will learn about camels, cacti, vultures, sand, and survival-all while discovering how deserts aren't just hot, but can freeze at night too!Perfect for curious minds aged 5 to 8, this educational picture book is ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking age-appropriate, planet-friendly resources that encourage empathy and awe for the natural world.
What the Rainforests Would Tell You
A gentle and powerful introduction to rainforest facts for kids - covering deforestation, climate change, endangered animals, and forest protection. Told with warmth, wonder, and hope, What the Rainforest Would Tell You is a beautifully illustrated children's book for ages 5-8, filled with real science and gentle solutions that empower young readers to make a difference.Perfect for parents, teachers, and young eco-heroes, this book helps children understand our world - and how to protect it.
What the Sky Would Tell You
From glowing sunsets and migrating birds to whispering winds and disappearing stars, this beautifully illustrated book invites children aged 5-8 to explore the sky's secrets - and how we can help protect them.With fun, fact-based pages covering weather, light pollution, climate change, the ozone layer, and more, What the Sky Would Tell You blends environmental science with poetic wonder. Perfect for curious minds, little nature lovers, and early eco-heroes.Featuring animals like bats, bees, swifts, butterflies, and birds who rely on the sky.Includes real-life problems - and hopeful, age-appropriate solutions.Part of the "What the Earth Would Tell You" series, this book makes science meaningful, magical, and kind.
Animals
Discover the world of animals and lift the flaps on every page to discover fascinating facts about creatures, great and small! With beautiful illustrations throughout and more than 50 flaps to explore, you can find out more about this fascinating world we live in!
I Am the Shark
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round! Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you'll read all about ME--the greatest shark in the sea! Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest. Did someone say fast? I'm Mako Shark, and I'm the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles! Wow, I'm Hammerhead Shark. You don't need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now! New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean!
What If... You Didn't Make Snot?
"I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions with science author Emma Young. Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients, in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If You Didn't Make Snot? is not your usual science book. Children aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family. This human body book for children offers: Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young.33 laugh-out-loud questions with key science facts are woven into the answers.A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life.Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material about the human body for children.Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this human body book entertaining, as they find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and gross questions.
The Unexplained: UFOs
Explore the mysteries of UFOs in this graphic guide for middle grade readers and decide for yourself - are we alone in the universe? Whether it's eerie lights in the sky, impossibly fast aircraft or the secrets surrounding Area 51, UFOs have fascinated people for decades. Mysterious flying objects, alien sightings and strange encounters have kept the world guessing one big question... Are aliens real?
In the World of Whales
Plunge deep into the awe-inspiring true story of a freediver's encounter with a newborn sperm whale and its family. When a freediver (one who dives without the benefit of oxygen) slips underwater, he encounters a pod of sperm whales so close he can almost touch them. When he sees blood in the water, he wonders if there's been an injury. When he comes even closer, what he finds instead is a moments-old calf, skin wrinkly and tail fluke still folded from the womb. The calf's family nudges it up to breathe; nudges it toward each member of the pod, by way of introduction; and then it happens--the mother nudges her child toward the diver, inviting him, too, to share in the family moment. Told from the vantage point of Belgian freediver Fred Buyle, who with his diving partner Kurt Amsler are the only people known to be present at the birth of a sperm whale, In the World of Whales features lyrical-yet-precise text by Michelle Cusolito and dreamlike illustrations by Jessica Lanan, creator of the Sibert Honor book Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider. Any child who dreams of speaking to animals will adore this proof of humanity's bond with the wild world. At the end of the story, find more information about freediving and whales. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Cinderpaws
Sometimes wishes really do come true!Cinderpaws dreams of dancing and being free to be herself. Instead she's forced to do all the chores of the house, taking care of her step-mother, The Duchess, and her two daughters, the step-kitties, Tigerlily and Kitteline, until she climbs into her basket in the kitchen each night exhausted. Then invitations arrive for each young kitty, announcing a royal ball held for the prince. Even Cinderpaws is invited but she is forbidden by her stepmother to attend.Cinderpaws wishes with all her heart to go and dance with the kitties. If only her wish could come true . . . Cinderpaws is book one of Kitty Tales, a series of beloved fairy tales retold with a feline twist!
A.B.C. Book of Birds
Introduce young readers to the avian world with "A.B.C. Book of Birds." This beautifully illustrated alphabet book combines the fun of learning the ABCs with fascinating facts about different bird species. Each letter corresponds to a unique bird, making it easy and enjoyable for children to expand their vocabulary and knowledge of nature. Mary Catherine Judd's engaging text and vibrant images bring the birds to life, fostering a love for wildlife and encouraging early learning. Perfect for parents, teachers, and young bird enthusiasts, "A.B.C. Book of Birds" is a delightful way to discover the wonders of the natural world while building essential literacy skills. It's an educational and entertaining addition to any child's library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Backpack Explorer Stickers: Bug Adventure
Kids will discover hours of sticker fun! How many bugs will you find? Get ready for a bug adventure with this sticker book from the best-selling Backpack Explorer series! Kids will love playing and learning with hundreds of stickers showing insects and bugs buzzing, flying, climbing, and crawling. 250 scientifically accurate stickers give a realistic look at ladybugs, beetles, ants, spiders, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, caterpillars, and more. Explore bug habitats by adding stickers to the Sunny Meadow, Deep in the Forest, Life in the Water, and Backyard Garden scenes. Build a new bug by mixing and matching stickers of antennae, wings, and legs. Sticker match-up activities teach about bug lifecycles, behaviors, and more. Record bug sightings with on-the-page scavenger hunts.
What is Bigger Than Anything?
How big is big? How much is more? How far can you go? Open this book and get ready to stretch your imagination farther than ever before... all the way to infinity!Numbers can get bigger. Lines can get longer. The stars can go farther. But is there an end to all of it? Or does it keep going and going?That's where infinity comes in! Infinity is not a really big number, it's bigger than any number. It's bigger than anything you can count, draw, or even dream up!In these pages, you'll explore the mind-bending idea of infinity through playful questions, silly examples, and delightful surprises. You'll learn how infinity pops up in numbers, shapes, space, time, and even your own imagination.So come along on this adventure! You'll discover that sometimes, the most exciting things are the ones that never stop growing. Infinity is waiting... are you ready to chase it?
Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds
These are the latest titles in this popular series that introduces children to North American wildlife through color photographs and fascinating text. Young readers will be enchanted by America`s smallest bird, the fearless hummingbird. Its resting heart rate is an astonishing 480 beats per minute and, unlike any other bird, it can fly backwards. Few animals capture the imagination like wild horses. There are nearly 50,000 wild horses still roaming western North America. This book reveals their origins, their complex family systems, and how they live together off the land.
